Denafrips Athena 15TH
Discrete Balanced Preamplifier Pure Class A
Embark on an unprecedented audio journey with the Denafrips Athena 15TH discrete balanced preamplifier, the pinnacle of sonic sophistication and performance. Designed and built with uncompromising dedication, the Denafrips Athena embodies a true feat of audio innovation and craftsmanship. Built to exacting standards, this incredible model sets a new benchmark in performance, revealing incredible precision and musicality.
The Denafrips Athena 15TH benefits from a fully symmetrical, pure Class A architecture of the highest quality. The entire unit uses high-end electronics, including a 60-step relay attenuator to keep crosstalk to a minimum, with precisely matched resistors ensuring perfect channel balance and extremely low distortion. The result is a rich, pure sound.
All Athena components are housed in a sturdy, modern aluminum chassis. It also features a front-panel display to show the selected volume level. All functions can be accessed remotely via the associated remote control.
- Pure class A. True balanced, discrete, high-quality line stage
- Microprocessor-controlled 60-step relay volume attenuator
- High-precision resistors and components throughout with perfect channel balance and low distortion
- Remote control
Denafrips Athena 15TH overview
| 1 / 3 | Balanced XLR inputs |
| 2 | Single-ended RCA input |
| 4 | Unbalanced RCA output |
| 5 | Balanced XLR output |
| 6 | Trigger input |
| 7 | Trigger output |
| 8 | Power connector |
Technical characteristics:
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Discrete balanced preamplifier |
| Architecture | Pure class A |
| Attenuator | Microprocessor-controlled 60-step relay attenuator |
| Inputs | 4x Balanced stereo XLR 1x Single-ended stereo RCA |
| Outputs | 1x Single-ended stereo RCA 1x Balanced stereo XLR |
| Input impedance | Single-ended: 12.2kΩ Balanced: 60kΩ |
| Output level | RCA: 2Vrms XLR: 4Vrms |
| Output impedance | Single-ended: 200Ω Balanced: 400Ω |
| Gain | Unity gain, 0dB |
| Frequency response | 10Hz - 85kHz (-0.3dB) |
| THD+N | 0.00012% |
| SNR | 127dB |
| Dynamic range | > 121dB |
| Crosstalk | -110dB |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Supply voltage | 100-240VAC 50/60Hz |
| Consumption | 25W 1W idle |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions | 433 x 385 x 110mm |
| Weight | 18kg |
| Package | 1x Denafrips Athena 15TH 1x Remote control |
